Naturing Hope, Restoring Breath
Join us in breathing life into the world. Breath of Life Foundation is committed to improving health and well-being through transformative healthcare initiatives.
The founder and pioneer of this initiative recounts a personal health crisis with a seemingly innocuous flu that escalated into severe pneumonia and asthma. Despite medical interventions and hospitalizations, the condition worsened, leading to a life-threatening tracheal deviation. A critical surgery, a thyroidectomy, was necessary to address this issue and potentially save her life.
The founder experienced the importance of healthcare access and the need for support for those facing similar challenges. As a result, she was motivated to establish a foundation to provide assistance to individuals struggling with illness, particularly those who lack access to adequate medical care. The team at Breath of Life Foundation appeals to potential donors to contribute to this cause, emphasizing the transformative power of healthcare and the potential to save lives.
Breath Of Life Foundation was born from the experience and resilience of our founder, Junia. She encountered firsthand the fear of a constricted trachea and the desperation for relief. But she also experienced the power of prayer and empathy, and the kindness of her community as well as strangers. Together with her, we aim to raise funds for surgeries, organise awareness campaigns and a safe haven for those navigating the labyrinth of medical bills. Breath Of Life Foundation will work with governments, philanthropists, local and international partners to ensure everyone has access to surgical care. No one should die for lack of surgical care. Our commitment is to provide charitable trachea surgeries to the world’s poor and underserved regardless of race, colour, religion or creed.
Our aim is to be the leading organisation with a goal to accelerate access to trachea surgical care across the African continent.
At the centre of what shapes our culture and methodologies are the set of values we hold very dear to our hearts, and endeavors to engender and practice with everything we do as an organisation and as a key part of the communities we serve, especially those that we assist with our programs.
To embark on this compassionate journey as we tackle our mission to realise our vision, we have set for ourselves and the communities we serve strategic objectives, these are outlined below:
- Increase access to tracheal resection and reconstruction surgeries for individuals with tracheal stenosis.
- Raise awareness about tracheal stenosis & it's impact on global health.
- Promote equitable access to surgical care for underserved populations.
- Support research & education to improve tracheal stenosis diagnosis and treatment.
We Believe in
Taking the Initiative
Breath of Life remains steadfast in its commitment to fostering a culture of good health and raising awareness about tracheal stenosis. We are actively pursuing innovative strategies to reach a wider audience, including organizing informative workshops, health screenings, and engaging with healthcare professionals. By collaborating with community organizations and advocating for policy changes, we strive to create a healthier future for all. Our dedication to raising awareness about tracheal stenosis will continue to be a cornerstone of our mission, ensuring that those affected receive the care and support they need.
- Surgical Grants Program
- Healthcare provider Training & Education
- Community Outreach & Engagement
- Tracheal Stenosis
- Research Grants & Fellowship
We are incredibly grateful for the generous donations from our well-wishers. Your support is instrumental in propelling our initiative forward. Every contribution, no matter how small, empowers us to reach more individuals, fund vital research, and provide essential resources to those affected by tracheal stenosis. We are committed to utilizing these funds responsibly and effectively to maximize their impact and achieve our objectives.
Thematic Areas and Pillars
Breath of Life is a multifaceted organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of individuals. Our thematic areas encompass a wide range of initiatives, including promoting respiratory health, advocating for patient rights, and supporting research and innovation. Key pillars underpinning our work are education and awareness, community engagement, and advocacy. By focusing on these areas, we aim to empower individuals, strengthen healthcare systems, and ultimately create a healthier future for all.
Surgical access
Providing financial support and resources for trachea resection and reconstruction surgeries.
Community engagement
Building partnerships with communities, healthcare providers and strategic organizations to advance our mission.
Research & Development
Supporting research to improve tracheal stenosis diagnosis, treatment and patient outcomes.
Awareness and Education
Raising awareness about tracheal stenosis, its symptoms and treatment options.
Advocacy
Promoting policy changes & healthcare system improvements that support equitable access to surgical care.
Our Leadership Team
Junia and Pastor Reg provide the leadership that drives our organisation forward. Leading our volunteer and partnership teams to deliver world class mobilisation and deployment of resources to ensure the delivery of the best possible care for our target group, through provision of financial support for surgeries, raising awareness of the condition, support research & development, in addition to fostering partnerships with health care providers and other stakeholders.
Junia Y. Jaera
